The band honored the first responders and the communities affected by the deadly fires with the cover of Newman's beloved song at music's biggest night. They were joined by a back

An all-star lineup of musicians opened the 2025 Grammys with a rendition of Randy Newman’s classic tune “I Love L.A.” The performance was a celebration of Los Angeles, an uplifting message of community and support following the devastating wildfires that have plagued the city since the start of the year.

The L.A. band Dawes, whose members were seriously impacted by the Eaton fire, on what it meant to perform Newman's early-'80s classic.